10 Independent Films You Need To See Before You Die
Move over blockbusters, it’s time for some indie appreciation. The world of independent cinema is spectacular, and indie films are much better than many of the commercialised movies that dominate the box-office. Here’s a list of ten indie films you may have missed, which you should definitely watch sooner rather than later. Fruitvale Station (2013) Fruitvale […]
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Swiss Army Man (2016)
Swiss Army Man is one of the most insanely original films I have ever seen. I saw the trailer and I knew it was going to be weird, but it actually surpassed my expectations. Is it a buddy-comedy? Is it a fantasy or a philosophical statement about life? Let me tell you, it’s all these things […]
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The Land (2016)
Growing up in Cleveland, Cisco (Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) and his friends, Junior (Moises Arias), Boobie (Ezri Walker) and Patty Cake (Rafi Gavron), dream of becoming professional skateboarders. They devote their time to practising their skills and trying to build up as much money as possible, so they can finally escape their dysfunctional neighbourhood. Desperate to […]
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3 Unforgettable Movie Opening Scenes
Whether they’re introducing the main characters or setting up the narrative, a film’s early moments are some of the most important. We all love a kickass opener, as they set the tone for the rest of the film and give us a sense of what’s to come. The start is the film’s first opportunity to […]
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5 Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2016
Cinema is always home to highly anticipated films, and as we approach the chiller months, there are still plenty to look forward to. Rouge One: A Star Wars Story and Marvel’s Doctor Strange are just two examples of the movies that many of us can’t wait to watch. Here is my rundown of the films I’m most […]
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Dope (2015)
Dope is cool, funny and stylish. It’s blend of entertainment, gritty realism and social satire. It centres around high school senior, Malcolm (Shameik Moore) and his two best buddies, Jib (Tony Revolori) and Diggy (Kiersey Clemons). They’re self-proclaimed “geeks” and obsessed with 90s hip-hop music, culture and fashion. With aspirations to attend Harvard and escape […]
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Reservoir Dogs (1992)
To all the film fanatics and general movie-goers out there, if you haven’t seen Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, then you’re seriously missing out on one of the greatest pieces of filmmaking ever. The film is about five strangers who assemble to pull off a diamond heist, but things don’t go according to plan. One of the men […]
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Edge of Winter (2016)
If there was an award for world’s worst on-screen dad, then Eliot Baker (Joel Kinnaman) in Edge of Winter, would come close to claiming the title. In this suspenseful survival-thriller, Eliot seizes the opportunity to take care of his two sons, Bradley (Tom Holland) and Caleb (Percy Hynes White), while his ex-wife and her new husband go […]
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Inception (2010)
When Inception crashed into theatres, I rushed to see it and to this day, it’s still one of the best films I’ve seen at the cinema. And it was literally the only thing I wanted to talk about for at least a week after watching it. An Ingenious Action Thriller With its quality action and a complex […]
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The Babadook (2014)
“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a book, you can’t get rid of the Babadook,” warns a handmade pop-up book, which the widowed Amelia (Essie Davis) reads to her son Sam (Noah Wiseman) in the indie horror film, The Babadook. Deceptive, suspenseful and creepy as hell, Jennifer Kent’s spine-tingling film might be one of the […]
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The Neon Demon (2016)
Nicholas Winding Refn is a director known for his provocative and subversive style. This surrealist horror-thriller, The Neon Demon, is another macabre addition to his filmography. Elle Fanning portrays Jesse, a sixteen-year-old girl who arrives in Los Angeles to launch her career as a model. As she enters the fashion world, she is assured that she has […]
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5 Essential Movie Anti-Heroes
One of the most important elements of any story is the protagonist. They drive the narrative, we see the world through their eyes, and we regard them as the hero of the tale. However, throughout cinematic history, films have always featured main characters who lack traditional heroic traits. We call this type of character the […]
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